Schools in 94536 — Fremont, California
94536 has 14 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 62.7 — 18.9 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 31.2 to 85.0, a 53.8-point spread. 4 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 94536 schools perform
The top-ranked school is American High with a Scope Score of 85 and 61.8% of students exceeding standard.
High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 41.5% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.
Chronic absenteeism across 94536 averages 11.8%, above the state average of 18.1%.
How 94536 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 94536
Hidden gems: 4 schools in 94536 are classified as Growth Engine (2) or On the Rise (2) — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
All schools in 94536
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | American High Fremont Unified High Ceiling | 61.8% | Strong 85/100 |
| 2 | Thornton Middle Fremont Unified High Ceiling | 53.4% | Strong 77/100 |
| 3 | Washington High Fremont Unified Building Momentum | 45.2% | Strong 72/100 |
| 4 | Niles Elementary Fremont Unified Building Momentum | 50.1% | Solid 69/100 |
| 5 | Parkmont Elementary Fremont Unified Strong All-Around | 50.6% | Solid 69/100 |
| 6 | Brookvale Elementary Fremont Unified Growth Engine | 46.3% | Solid 67/100 |
| 7 | Patterson Elementary Fremont Unified Strong All-Around | 43.3% | Solid 66/100 |
| 8 | John G. Mattos Elementary Fremont Unified Growth Engine | 42.0% | Solid 63/100 |
| 9 | Oliveira Elementary Fremont Unified Solid Base | 41.9% | Solid 61/100 |
| 10 | Tom Maloney Elementary Fremont Unified Building Momentum | 39.1% | Solid 60/100 |
| 11 | Centerville Middle Fremont Unified Building Momentum | 37.9% | Solid 60/100 |
| 12 | Glenmoor Elementary Fremont Unified Strong All-Around | 36.9% | Solid 58/100 |
| 13 | Vallejo Mill Elementary Fremont Unified On the Rise | 23.8% | Developing 40/100 |
| 14 | Cabrillo Elementary Fremont Unified On the Rise | 8.3% | Developing 31/100 |
Schools in 94536 on the map
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.
What Scope Scores can't tell you about 94536
- Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
- Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
- Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
- Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
- Parent and community engagement levels
- Quality of special education and gifted programs
- How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access
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